Insider Gaming's Mike Straw has learned that a new Guilty Gear game has been canceled by developer ARC System Works.

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Hey, Shroud of the Avatar. How are you doing? Or more importantly, what are you doing? That’s the question we’re answering once again as the MMORPG has put out a couple of releases in the last little while, so we’re catching up. On what’s being added to the game; we’re not inviting it over for […]

As Ubisoft has been keen to point out, the upcoming Year 2 Season 2 patch for Skull and Bones is bringing a chonky fella to the game in the form of the frigate, the multiplayer title’s first large-sized ship. If aiming a beastly boat had you salivating for more, then you’ll be happy to learn […]

DECA Games, the new stewards for Star Trek Online and other Cryptic Games MMORPGs after Embracer effectively dissolved the studio last year, hasn’t been what we’d call terribly communicative. The company didn’t actually reach out to fans of the games it had taken over until its statement last February, the forums for all of its […]

Bring out the world’s smallest violins, because Fortnite ne’er-do-wells are having a tough time out there. The last couple of years have seen Epic Games ramp up efforts against players who break their rules, often in extremely public ways. This time, both a cheater and a hacker have both issued public statements as a part of their punishment in larger legal proceedings.

In a social media post, Epic Games says that it has taken legal action against two parties: one who sold cheats, and another who digitally attacked live streamers as they were playing Fortnite. Beyond being banned forever from the plucky battle royale game, both of these players have had to issue public statements on YouTube that acknowledge their transgressions.

The ex-Fortnite player responsible for the denial of service attacks, which overwhelm a target with internet traffic until they are incapable of moving freely, goes under the handle Zebsi. Though Zebsi only has a little over 2,000 followers on the platform as of this writing, they still published a text-heavy video where they say that they “regret my actions.” The video is a minute long but it only contains a couple of sentences.

In the other YouTube upload from an account with around 200 followers, a fan known as Mirrored admits that they not only used cheats during Fortnite tournaments, they also distributed cheats to other players. “I would like to apologize to the Fortnite community,” Mirrored writes before mentioning that they are banned for life from the game and will face legal action if they ever sell cheats again.

“If you break the rules there are consequences,” Epic states in the X post detailing the castigation of both players. This is the latest in a series of highly aggressive tactics against cheaters, including one settlement from a cheating lawsuit involving players who won $20,000 during a tournament that was donated to charity. So far, Epic Games has been involved in over a dozen lawsuits of a similar nature, though most of them have involved people who profit from illicit actions in Fortnite and not necessarily situations where someone disrupts the experience of other players.

Epic Games did not immediately respond to a request for comment, but its tactic to pursue legal action against cheaters has increasingly become common in the world of video games. Similar situations have transpired within games like Destiny 2 and Valorant, and these incidents can see millions of dollars at stake. Earlier this year, Epic Games also made headlines after suing a player for stealing and selling Fortnite accounts. Public apologies from cheat makers and sellers are also gaining increased visibility, as evidenced from this Call of Duty incident from five years ago. In more high-profile legal cases, like the one where Nintendo tapped the FBI to help its fight against piracy, companies seemingly try to use lawsuits to make an example out of the people they pursue.

Not all cases are nearly this serious, however. Sometimes, developers will find an in-game way to teach cheaters a lesson, as Rockstar did when it blew up GTA Online fans who used an exploit to drive a digital car. Though the Fortnite players who issued statements in July may not ever see a Victory Royale again, this likely won’t be the last time we hear about cheaters facing pressure from the companies who make games.

If you've been hunting high and low for a Nintendo Switch 2, then get ready to visit your local Best Buy on July 17. The electronics retailer will be restocking the handheld in all of its stores to coincide with the release of Donkey Kong Bananza, the first 3D Donkey Kong game in almost 30 years.

The Nintendo Switch 2 has been one of the hottest launches of the summer, and it remains in short supply due to high demand. Even the Amazon listing for the Switch 2 is available only by invitation, would-be buyers have to put in a request. This Best Buy event feels like the most substantial restock since the launch of the console last month.

The Switch 2 has received a warm reception thanks to its larger 7.9-inch screen with HDR and a more polished design. The console also features significantly better performance than the first generation — so much so that Cyberpunk 2077 was released for the Switch 2.

Details on whether stand-alone consoles, the Mario Kart World bundle or package deals with Donkey Kong Bananza will be available in Best Buy stores have not been shared. One thing we do know, however, is that Best Buy says that stock will be “limited,” so you’ll probably want to show up before your store opens.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/nintendo/best-buy-is-restocking-the-nintendo-switch-2-on-july-17-174637818.html?src=rss